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Minor League recap: 7/22/13

Edgar Gonzalez has had a successful stretch. (Photo by Stephen Green)

The lower levels were victorious, as Boise wrapped up its first half with a win and Mesa secured a one-run victory Monday. Iowa, Tennessee and Kane County all lost, and Daytona was rained out. Here are some highlights from yesterday’s action.

Iowa Cubs (49-54)

Iowa dropped a 9-2 decision to visiting New Orleans in a rain-shortened, seven-inning affair. The Cubs have lost four straight games.

SS Donnie Murphy (.264) extended his hitting streak to nine games with a third-inning solo home run. He’s hitting .300 (12-for-40) with two home runs and six RBI during the streak.

1B Brad Nelson (.259) recorded his 22nd multihit game of the season, going 2-for-3 with a run scored and a double (16).

LF Edgar Gonzalez (.381) went 1-for-3 with a double (4) and an RBI (2). He’s hit safely in five of his last six games.

Tennessee Smokies (18-11)

Visiting Jacksonville used a three-run eighth inning to beat the Smokies 5-4.

1B Justin Bour (.233) went 2-for-4 with a fourth-inning solo home run.

C Rafael Lopez (.229) was 2-for-4 with a double (18) and a season-high three RBI (27).

LF/RF Rubi Silva (.278) went 2-for-4 with a run scored, extending his hitting streak to eight games. He’s hitting .313 (10-for-32) during the streak.

RHP Kyle Hendricks received a no-decision despite allowing no earned runs in seven innings. The All-Star owns a 0.60 ERA (2 ER/30.0 IP) with 26 strikeouts in his last five starts.

Kane County Cougars (7-22)

Kane County had its two-game winning streak snapped with a 5-2 loss to Lansing.

LF Reggie Golden (.240) homered for the second straight game, going 1-for-4 with the clout and two RBI (13).

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